Creative Waco is a nonprofit organization with a vision to grow and support a thriving cultural and creative community in Waco.

The historic crossing of the Brazos River in Waco has long been a gathering place for people and cultures. Creative Waco is proud to carry on that tradition as our city continues to evolve into a cultural hub. We want Waco to be seen as the community it is — one that nurtures, celebrates and supports creative talent.

Waco fosters creative growth through its three institutions: Baylor University, McLennan Community College and Texas State Technical College. This talent spills over into a lively community arts scene with visual arts, music, literature, filmmaking and theater all strongly represented.

WHY IS CREATIVE WACO NEEDED?

When a city has a creative identity, it attracts visitors who buy art, listen to live music and experience the vibrancy of a thriving cultural identity. That's what we want for Waco. We want to build on what we already have to make Waco the kind of city where:

artists of all kinds can thrive.

talented young creative graduates can start their careers and businesses.

Each thriving community found that forming a Local Arts Agency allowed them to develop successful strategies for growing and supporting their cultural and creative community. It provided a platform for "joined up thinking," allowing them to set goals, access new funding, evaluate impact and identify need. You already know communities that do this. They are the places that you love to visit for day trips, weekend breaks, conferences and vacations!

CREATIVE WACO IS WACO'S LOCAL ARTS AGENCY

Now that Waco has been officially designated as a Cultural District by Texas Commission on the Arts, we strive to: